amethyst is a stone of spirituality and contentment.

traditionally worn to guard against drunkenness and to install a sober mind.

amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home. using an amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings.

the ruling planet is jupiter.

colour/appearance:

lilac/purple pale to dark

sources:

cleansing:

colour can fade in sunlight, cleanse with running water method, energize only in moonlight

planet(s):

jupiter, pluto, neptune (uranus)

zodiac:

pisces (aquarius)

element(s):

wind (air)

chakra(s):

third eye, crown, higher crown

feng shui use:

primary stone for thze southeast direction

center (balance/spiritual growth)

northeast (wisdom)

negative directions (protection/good luck)

anywhere to help manifest change

physical:

amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers as it has the power to focus energy. a healer will usually wear several pieces of jewellery with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. the person to be healed will have an amethyst to hold.

heart

lungs

problems in the blood and in breathing problems

helps relieve headaches

emotional:

encourages flexibility during times that we need to make decisions

supports sobriety and freedom from addictions

helps overcome fears and cravings

spiritual:

balances energies and clears the aura

dream stone

helps insomnia

increases psychic gifts

protect against psychic attacks

helps in business situations

locations and rituals:

put an amethyst under your pillow to bring about pleasant dreams, to sleep better and remember your dreams, or rub it across your forehead for relief from a headache

amethyst cluster is a something you should have in your home to keep the negative vibrations out of your house. the bedrooms and family room especially should have an amethyst cluster in a corner of the room.